The Voyages Of Matthew Flinders
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Max Colwell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Hamlyn, 1970
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing to some pages, text legible.
This historical account chronicles the remarkable life and daring expeditions of Matthew Flinders, the intrepid British navigator who first circumnavigated the Australian continent. This compelling narrative details Flinders' meticulous mapping efforts and his significant contributions to maritime exploration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It presents a vivid story of his challenges, discoveries, and the scientific rigor he brought to his voyages. The work illustrates the spirit of an era defined by grand geographical endeavours and the relentless pursuit of knowledge across uncharted waters.
Author: Max Colwell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Paul Hamlyn, 1970
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing to some pages, text legible.
This historical account chronicles the remarkable life and daring expeditions of Matthew Flinders, the intrepid British navigator who first circumnavigated the Australian continent. This compelling narrative details Flinders' meticulous mapping efforts and his significant contributions to maritime exploration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It presents a vivid story of his challenges, discoveries, and the scientific rigor he brought to his voyages. The work illustrates the spirit of an era defined by grand geographical endeavours and the relentless pursuit of knowledge across uncharted waters.